well there is alittle more then that
that would be little sketchy
i we use to make one out of cinder blocks and a ply peice of wood with a metal stop sign for the lip
here are some easy ways to make a kicker
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Materials needed
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♠ 2 - 4×8, 3/4" plywood
♠ 1 - 4×8, 1/4" masonite
♠ 5 - 2×4's, 8' long
♠ Box of 2 1/2" screws
♠ 1 - 1×4, 1/4" steel
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Tools needed
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♠ Tape Measure & Pencil
♠ Circular saw
♠ Jig saw
♠ Drill w/ philips bit
♠ 3/16" & 3/8" drill bits
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How to make a skateboard kicker
A skateboard kicker is another easy to build structure that doesn't take much wood and is moveable.
This kicker is 6' long, 4' wide and 1'-6 tall.
Build it
Gather all your materials. Start with the 2×4's. Cut 10 pieces at 3'-10 1/2 in length (you will get 2 out of each 8' long 2×4). Set them aside.
Cut the sides
You can obviously make your kicker any size you want. However, for this set of plans you will need to cut the two sides to 1'-6 x 5'-6 as shown above.
Framing the bottom
Attach the bottom 2×4 cross members as shown.
Framing the top
Now attach the eight top 2×4 cross members, 8 inches on center starting from the bottom.
Attaching the plywood
Cover the framed skateboard kicker with a piece of 3/4" thick plywood that is 4' wide by 6'-2 long. The plywood should just touch the ground and go to the top of the kicker.
Attaching the masonite
Then cover the plywood with the 1/4" masonite that is 4' wide by 5'-8 long. Make sure you hit the studs when you are placing the screws in the masonite. A good way to do this, is by laying out
a chalk line.
Attaching the steel
If constructed properly, you should have about 1'-0 between the masonite and the ground. This is where you place the 4' x 1', quarter inch thick sheet metal or plastic.
Drill a 3/16" hole about 2 inches in from each end on both sides and one in the middle. After the holes are drilled, countersink each by using the 3/8" drill bit to drill down just enough so the screw
heads are flush.
If you cannot find sheet metal or plastic, you can try 1/4" plywood. The edge will get chipped up pretty quick but it will work much better than nothing.
If you feel something needs further explanation or clarification, please let me know.
Note i found this blueprint on DIY SKATE ,all credit goes to them
[Edited by Mr.Whynot on 3/14/2008 at 10:58 AM]
[Edited by Mr.Whynot on 3/14/2008 at 10:59 AM]
